Muntinglupa

Alabang not too long ago

That Elvis song “it’s funny how time slips away,” makes me think about old places that were lost in our fast-changing town. While staying at the Crimson Hotel last December, our room had a great view of the gentrified Alabang area. How things have changed over time. Our family transferred to Muntinlupa in the 90’s. […]

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Historia

Going to St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish

Though I’m not in any official capacity in the parish, I continue to received emails and messages asking for directions on how to go to St. Peregrine. I have only my faulty writing to blame. Some people find it odd that for what appears to be a travel blog, the article I wrote does not […]

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Muntinglupa

Dinner @ Hapchan Alabang

We had our little get together slash “despedida” last Friday at Hapchan. I was totally entertained by the funny stories. Takes my mind out of the “now”. It was a simple dinner and everybody had a great time and bloated guts! This team will always have a “lugar especial en mi corazon”. Hired all of ’em […]

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Muntinglupa

Life is a Great Sunrise

I don’t know if its the thought that I’m a month away from leaving the building (I recently resigned) that gave me a more appreciative eye but you know lately I’ve been seeing a lot of these breathtaking sunrises over Laguna de Ba’i. Truly a wonderful experience. Over the years,  I developed this habit of […]

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Opinion

The Rizal Manifesto

Having visited Rizal’s reconstructed house in Calambâ recently (biking all the way there from Muntinglupà!), I became interested again in the circumstances that led to his execution. I reread “The Trial of Rizal” (a book almost forgotten today) and saw some interesting facts that are often glossed over by our history teachers. For example, not […]

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Historia

Self Portait of an Unproductive Man

There are just so many things going on at work these past few days that I decided to sketch myself. I like drawing stuffs and throwing them away. Looking back, I should’ve kept those drawings. If I did, I would now have a voluminous portfolio to present to prospective employers [if its any good!]. I’ve […]

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Muntinglupa

This Morning

Took some pictures of the lake and the people that spends their time either exercising or fishing around it during Sunday morning. Its  nice seeing this area getting some attention from the local government. It wasn’t like this before.The area now have a school and sports hall. Though short, the paved road that goes around […]

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Muntinglupa

Afternoon Bike Around

I rode my bike late this afternoon to sweat and get some fresh air near Laguna de Ba’i. When it rains, the tributaries leading to the lake are free from rubbish and litter. The flowing waters of these narrow tributaries that goes straight to the lake looks so beautiful this time of the year. Locals […]

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Muntinglupa

New Bilibid: A Muntinlupeño Landmark

I’ve been seeing a lot of my hometown by bicycle lately. Its different when you visit places riding your bike (it could be hazardous though national rd is infested with reckless jeepney drivers!) things look a little better and to top it off biking is a great cardio workout. I recently visited the Bilibid area, […]

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Manila

Historical Marker Installed at Insular Life Alabang

Insular Life  recently celebrated its 100th year. The first local insurer is considered not only a pioneer in Filipino business but one of the most reliable – they never ceased operation since their founding. Even during the Japanese occupation! Last November 25, an NHI marker was installed at their twin tower in Muntinlupa, a fitting […]

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